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Breaking News = //Music for Many// brings Hispanic Culture to PS 66 = //Posted Oct. 28, 2013 by Mr. George//



P.S. 66 concluded its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with two performances of Latin American songs and stories by performers from the cultural education organization Music for Many. Every class on every grade was able to enjoy the show, called Latin American Tales and Tunes, which took place on October 14, 2013.

Singer/storyteller April and musician Guillermo drew upon the cultures and traditions of several Latin-American countries to bring us a program that was both entertaining and enriching. April sang several songs, and led the audience in singing a traditional Spanish-language song about a fisherman in a small boat that was accompanied by hand movements to help the the boat's story. Guillermo performed songs from his native Peru, and several audience members were able to join in the performance, playing traditional Peruvian instruments along with Guillermo. April also told the heartwarming story of a young girl on her birthday, who decides to make a personal sacrifice for the sake of her family, but ends up happier than ever for having made the right choice.

Music for Many is a cultural education organization that is approved as a contracted vendor by the New York City Department of Education. Music for Many provides a variety of programs, including assemblies and performances celebrating American history, African American heritage, Hispanic heritage, and world cultures; artist-in-residence programs bringing performers, authors, and illustrators into public schools; and professional development programs to support the incorporation of the arts into children's learning.



= Parents meet faculty and staff at Back To School Night! = //Posted Sept. 26, 2013 by Mr. George// Hundreds of P.S. 66 students brought their parents, guardians and family members to school on the evening of September 26 to meet their new teachers and the rest of the P.S. 66 faculty and staff.

Welcome Back to School Night has been a tradition for many years at P.S. 66. This year's successful event took place from 4:30 to 6:00pm on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event began with Principal DeGrazia meeting with all parents in the auditorium, where he introduced the school's administrators and faculties. Teachers on each grade level then escorted their student's parents back to their classrooms.

In the classrooms, teachers presented parents with an overview of the coming school year. Topics including curriculum, academic and behavioral expectations, and enrichment activities were discussed. Parents enjoyed their first opportunity to visit the classrooms where their children spend their days.

Although teachers enjoy the opportunity to welcome all their students' parents to the classroom, there isn't time during Welcome Back to School Night for private, individual meetings for parents. The official Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for mid-November; if you would like to meet with any of your child's teachers before then, please call the school's main office to arrange an appointment.

The Parent-Staff Association at P.S. 66 is always an important presence at Welcome Back to School Night as well. Before Mr. DeGrazia welcomed the guests in the auditorium, the PSA had set up tables of refreshments and important literature for parents. Immediately after the classroom meetings with the teachers, the PSA held its first meeting of the year in the auditorium.

// Watch this space for more reporting on this exciting annual event at P.S. 66! //

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